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The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum RecognizesNational Vietnam War Veterans Day

For Immediate Release: March 19, 2018

The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum invites the public to visit their Vietnam Era gallery in celebration of the first National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Observed on March 29, the day will be commemorated annually to honor the men and women who served in the Vietnam War.

On this day in March, Americans are encouraged to fly their U.S. flags in remembrance of those who served. The date March 29 was memorialized because America withdrew its units from Vietnam on March 28, 1973.

“We strive to continue to educate Museum visitors of all ages through presentations and interactive exhibits about United States history and our military,” said General Tommy Franks. “I am encouraged to see other museums do the same. On March 29, the Oklahoma History Center will honor fellow servicemen at a special commemoration event with speakers Major General Michael Thompson, retired Major General Myles Deering, retired Brigadier General Pete Costilow and retired Captain Bob Ford.”

The Vietnam War is considered one of the largest military conflicts in the second half of the 20th century. It is recorded that out of the 2.7 million U.S. service members who served in Vietnam, more than 58,000 were killed and more than 304,000 were wounded. An estimated 271,000 Vietnam veterans suffer post-traumatic stress disorder today.To learn more important facts in U.S. history, visit the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum. Admission to the Museum is free. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, please visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.

The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum was created as a historical foundation dedicated to telling the story of the United States military and education. Its mission is to advance the development of this world-class leadership training institution and museum. For more information, visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.